regulatory action
[ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪtəri ˈækʃən]
nounpl: regulatory actions
ação regulatória
1. An official measure or intervention taken by a government agency or regulatory body to enforce compliance with laws, rules, or standards
The FDA issued a regulatory action against the pharmaceutical company for safety violations.
A ANVISA emitiu uma ação regulatória contra a empresa farmacêutica por violações de segurança.
2. A formal enforcement step such as a warning letter, citation, fine, or suspension taken to address non-compliance
The environmental agency's regulatory action forced the factory to reduce its emissions.
A ação regulatória da agência ambiental forçou a fábrica a reduzir suas emissões.
3. Administrative or legal intervention by regulatory authorities to monitor, control, or modify business practices
The banking regulator took regulatory action to stabilize the financial institution.
O regulador bancário tomou uma ação regulatória para estabilizar a instituição financeira.
In Brazil, regulatory actions are increasingly common in sectors like pharmaceuticals (ANVISA), finance (BCB), and telecommunications (ANATEL). In the USA, regulatory actions are formal enforcement mechanisms used by agencies like the FDA, EPA, and SEC. The term reflects the growing importance of regulatory compliance in both countries' business environments.
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